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We are extremely excited to invite you all to our first mous magazine INFORM discussion panel of 2018: Working for Free in the Creative Industries.

Navigating the world of internships, residencies, freelancing, collaborations and creative business can be a very daunting task, particularly when it comes to the issue of being paid for your creative labour. This month our panel will feature creative industries professionals who will provide insight into the dilemma of when, how long and why (or why not) to work for free in the creative industries.

Bernard Raffaut is a collaborative marketer, community advocate, and Account Director at AusGarage (digital content creators for the automotive industry). He is known for insightfully connecting the dots for people and their businesses, always looking for opportunities to collaborate to create a great outcome. He’s all about building and nurturing thriving communities, which is why he organises and volunteers for community events.

Savannah van der Niet (Savvy Creative) is a photographer and graphic designer in Brisbane, Australia. Her work, shot predominantly on 35mm film, displays a certain awareness of the subjects she photographs, and celebrates the simplicity of life and human connection. Her client list is a versatile mix of publications and companies such as Broadsheet, i-D Magazine, Frankie Magazine, Tedx, Disney, and Acclaim Magazine. With a specific focus to the music industry, Savannah has worked directly for Jagjaguwar, Splendour in the Grass, BigSound, Paradise and Laneway, and directly for artists such as Chet Faker and Client Liaison.

Brodie Popple is the co-producer of Brisbane based publication and events company GRAIN. Now in his third year of working in the music industry, he's finally finding clarity through his work and network he's built. Now managing bands like First Beige, Jouk Mistrow and The PB's, Brodie is hoping to continue to grow his brands whilst also earning an honest living.

Brigid books and curates events at Brisbane's "Hottest" live music venue, The Zoo. Through her work, she focuses on supporting local, underrepresented talent in a dynamic and vibrant live music scene. She has contributed her marketing and PR efforts towards Jungle Love Music and Arts Festival, Yonder Festival, Brisbane Street Art Festival and continues to work closely with creatives in the industry.

Brigid views the arts as a fundamental platform for expression, community development and believes it has the ability to enact positive social change. With this philosophy, she is committed to building a thriving, supportive and equitable arts culture in Brisbane.

The Panels

Each month we will host a panel where industry professionals will answer questions and provide insight into their field. This year, our panel discussions will take place in both Brisbane and Melbourne each month! They will explore the same topic but with different panellists in each state, giving more of you the chance to participate in person.

Our Partners

This year, we are very excited to announce a new partnership with the Brunswick Mechanics Institute, which will be the home of our Melbourne panel discussions. Our Brisbane panel discussions will, once again, be supported by our continuing partnership with the fantastic people at MetroArts.